Trail Running calendar near Grantham 2026-2027

Experience the scenic Cambridgeshire countryside with 10k and half marathon trail races around Grafham Water. These fully marked and marshalled routes offer beautiful reservoir views and a variety of local tracks.

A circular 13.1 mile trail half marathon at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, featuring mixed forest and hard-packed trails, cupless water stations, manual timing, and a 3.5 hour cut-off; minimum age 17.

Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water on 17 October 2026, with marked kilometres, marshals and GPX files. Entries include a themed medal, water and post race goodies.

Two trail races in the Amber Valley offering 31 miles and 20 miles over undulating countryside and woodland. The course is largely unmarked but route notes and GPX files are provided, with checkpoints supplying water and some food.

A relaxed weekend running event in Brighouse offering 5K, 10K and Half Marathon routes through scenic Yorkshire countryside, with finisher medals, hot food and flexible entry options.

A 31 mile Amberaid figure of eight and a 20 mile Petit Raid loop through Amber Valley, Derbyshire, both on largely unmarked trails with GPX files, checkpoints with water and food, finishers' medals and medic cover.

A two hour outdoor trail run and fitness session in Bollington combining running on varied terrain with bodyweight exercises and an ascent to White Nancy for views. Open to ages 16 and over, with free parking and refunds up to seven days pr..

A guided 10 mile trail run around canals, reservoirs and Britain’s oldest post windmill near the Chilterns. Includes a run leader, trail technique instruction and a finisher’s medal; places are limited to 40.

An off road 10 km run through Norfolk bridle paths and woodland with optional obstacles and a ford crossing. Event HQ is at The Stag pub, a water point is at 5 km, refreshments and bespoke medals are provided and proceeds go to Purfleet Tru..

A 3 hour mountain marathon score event in the Dark Peak. Run solo or in a pair, navigating with a waterproof map. Post race refreshments are provided.

Navigate the scenic hills and moors of Edale in this three hour fell running score event where you choose your own route and test your navigation skills.

Experience the ancient landscapes of the Wyre Forest in this autumn trail run featuring 13 mile and 7.6 mile routes. Participants enjoy marshalled woodland trails with full race timing and finishers medals.

Experience a 5.2 mile trail run with 115m of ascent starting from Fairway Primary School. This chip timed race supports the local school PTA and rewards every finisher with a bottle of beer.

Cross-country race in Hardwick, Buckinghamshire on 18 October 2026, run over about 6 miles of off road terrain with water crossings and varied surfaces. Entries are limited to 300 and participants must be at least 17 years old.

Weekend races on the traffic free Monsal Trail near Bakewell run through tunnels and over the Monsal viaduct. Options include a half marathon and a 10k on either Saturday or Sunday.

A 30 mile out and back along the River Stort and Lee Navigation on mostly flat grassy and gravel trails, with checkpoints every five miles, electronic timing and a finisher medal; trophies for the top three men and women.

A multi-lap running event at Ferry Meadows with a 5.3 km loop and 4- or 6-hour formats, offering 5k to ultra distances, lap-based aid stations, and event medals. Parking is chargeable and the event is cupless.

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Manchester where participants are driven to an unknown location and must find their own way back without maps or GPS. Options include 6 mile non locals only, 10 mile and 15 mile distances.

ATW Grafham 5K and 10K at Grafham Water on 25 October 2026 features 5K and 10K races alongside the ATW Grafham Duathlon. Camping is available and the event supports Alzheimer’s Research UK.

A Halloween themed night run at Irchester Country Park on 30 October 2026, offering a 5k race and a 2k family fun run on marked woodland trails. Entries include a finishers medal, free photos and a bag of Halloween treats.